So does Capitalism’s Invisible Army.

I would argue, and as you appear to allude, that defenders of the status quo in the US will also try targeted remedies should they fear their power is in any real danger. Really, nothing is beyond the pale for these monsters. That is the biggest lesson to come out of this miserable 20 or so year period of history. My wife for more benign reasons, warns my kids to open their own canned drink at parties and never lose sight of it. If I were an effective opposition pol, I'd practice the same "hygiene" and then some. I might even carry some atropine for good measure. I know your post was more than black humor - and I'm with you.

for wider visibility?

Thanks in advance.

From 2020:

Treasonous: Barr's letting the 13 Russian nationals & 3 Russian entities Mueller charged just WALK!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=13449374

Money money money!

this scum.

The Robber Barons don't like to share the loot their cartels, corporations, trusts and offshored accounts make possible. They did all they could to destroy FDR, even plotting an overthrow of the USG in order to avoid paying taxes to finance the "socialist" New Deal. They tried to enlist Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, USMC (Ret.) to lead the coup.

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/coup-jan6-fdr-new-deal-business-plot-1276709/

The BFEE line runs through to the present day and the Epstein Investigation. For example: DoJ bigwig Jay Clayton was tapped by Pam Bondi in November 2025 to lead an investigation into the Epstein files for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Before that office, Clayton was a partner in Sullivan & Cromwell, the NYC white shoes law firm that once hired Allen Dulles to serve Averell Harriman and his partners and associates, including Herbert Walker and Prescott Bush at Brown Brothers Harriman (who the same Gen. Butler named as an organization that had captured the US Government in service of looting other countries in "War is a Racket." ). Small world, one where the rich keep getting richer and the rest of us slave away work for their benefit.

https://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/warracket.html

Rec

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz , I thought, were doing an excellent job of bringing the country together in opposition to the return of one orange shitheel. And then the team welcomed the pro pol consultants who brought in caution and OG warmonger Dick Cheney. Out went, “They’re weird!” And POOF! came the political scumback of Lardo the Traitorclown and Couchhumper.

Few seem to complain that our former nominee resurrected Dick Cheney and campaigned with war criminal Liz Cheney while sidelining Tim Walz because he was too much a of a "loose cannon".

it's......the concern factor

I've just skimmed headlines about him up until now, so I've heard all the attacks.

But now that I hear him speak, I get why he's doing so well in Maine. He's definitely saying things that need to be said. Could be a very good addition to the Senate.

Both are leaders who define goals and spell out plans of action. What concepts…

Thank you for the kind reply, tinrobot. We absolutely need to hear and share the things that need to be said in order to unite and do what needs to be done — from a New New Deal to Nuremberg Trials for the traitors, murderers and grifters.

Tough talk, but what we need is scorched earth investigation of ALL the wrongdoing and real punitive sentencing for all the criminals. I would also add that if we retake the senate the nuclear option should be invoked and all the bad seeds on the Roberts court impeached. If all this happens I’ll once again have faith in our political system. Oh and one more thing, we need to kill Citizens United forever.

Rhetoric is important. Intelligent planning is essential. However, action is what counts.

needs saying. The proof is always in the pudding. In the absence of that proof, I'm going with the candidates who say what needs saying. It's that simple. Workers over billionaires!

you going to reach across the aisle and compromise with your "friends"?

We had four years to ensure he would not return, but for some reason we missed that opportunity.



Trump warns of ‘big trouble’ as Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado ballot case

by Nick Robertson
The Hill, January 6, 2024

Former President Trump warned Friday that there will be “big trouble” if the Supreme Court does not rule in his favor on his eligibility for the 2024 presidential ballot.

The Supreme Court is set to hear the Colorado case after the state’s Supreme Court determined last month that Trump should not be on the primary ballot due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

“Because if we don’t, our country’s in big, big trouble. Does everybody understand what I’m saying?”

SNIP...

“They’re saying, ‘Oh, Trump owns the Supreme Court, he owns it. He owns it. If they make a decision for him, it will be terrible. It’ll ruin their reputations,” he said. “‘He owns the Supreme Court. He put on three judges. He owns the Supreme Court. If they rule in his favor, it will be horrible for them. And we’ll protest at their houses.’”

Continues...

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4392902-trump-warns-big-trouble-as-scotus-agrees-hear-colorado-case/

SCROTUS tossed Colorado and then came silence.

Monumental failure.

This is the kind of new leadership the Democratic party needs.

Yeah, I know that's not exactly a popular term among Democrats but in the coming years we're going to need some legislators who are a bit younger, more aggressive, and somewhat less risk-averse. This kind of leader may rustle some feathers and make some mistakes, but if they have good intentions and are effective we're going to need to keep calm and carry on. Politics has become a contact-sport.

Thank you for putting it into words, thought crime.

Warriors serve to defend their nation, communities, families and future. Warriors do not like or want war, but are willing to do what is needed to defend the Constitution and country, even at the greatest of personal sacrifice.

OTOH, there are plenty of armchair war lubbers and warmongers. Many hold academic and political credentials. Take Tyler Cowen:

Is not a Fetterman redux.

He’s really starting to make a difference. His appeal is growing. He may be bringing hope back.

There are people who know they can change for the better and do. Don’t know why, but Fetterman seems to be confused by MAGAGAGANAZI propaganda or something personal, like greed. Hope he wakes up, real soon.

PS: I thank Goodness, the university and my wonderful Wife that the guy I was 50 years ago is not who I am today.

WE NEED TO WIN THE MIDTERMS.

ONE PERSON CAN'T DO IT ALONE.

Thank You.

just Maine.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if your words could be taken literally and we win... every... race in the Senate? Like not just Texas, Ohio, and Alaska, but Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, and South Carolina too?

Oh that'd be fun.

FDR put it in words:

The Four Freedoms:

Of Speech
Of Worship
From Want
From Fear.

We need to reach those who have not heard what we’re about to hear why they need to vote for the Democratic Party.

Like President Biden said, “We the People, United, can do anything!”

Plattner is the one.

And he is reaching the ears of those who need to hear it. That is the power of rhetoric, the art of persuasive speech, to move people from the opposing side of the bridge and across to your side of the divide.

Hope the Democratic leadership listens, too. They might be surprised how many Americans consider it, “News.”

and of course i'd vote for him before voting for collins (lol, full disclosure -- i've NEVER voted for a republican)

anyway, a google search showed this: